Draft:News Tamil 24x7

News Tamil 24x7 is a 24-hour Tamil news channel launched by SPlus Media Pvt Ltd. on January 23, 2022. The channel is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and brings the latest news on politics, economy, sports, panel discussions with eminent personalities, and noteworthy commentaries. The channel's tagline is “Meiporul Kanbathu Arivu” (Knowledge is seeing reality).

History
News Tamil 24x7 was initially slated to launch in January 2021, with teasers and brochures promoting the channel. However, due to objections to the initial wordmark and logo, the launch was delayed. After resolving these issues, SPlus Media unveiled the channel with a new logo in January 2022.

Company Background
SPlus Media Pvt Ltd. is incorporated under the Indian Companies Act 1956, with its registered at Chennai.

Availability
The channel is available on various local cable TV operators including:


 * TCCL (Channel 51)
 * TACTV (Channel 47)
 * SCV (Channel 44)
 * VK Digital (Channel 28)
 * Akshaya (Channel 67)
 * JAK (Channel 42)
 * AMN (Channel 110)
 * MV Digital Network (Channel 49)
 * Apple Digital (Channel 83)
 * Rainbow (Channel 85)
 * CTN (Channel 17)
 * ACN (Channel 41)
 * MGV (Channel 224)
 * Aristo (Channel 139)
 * Aadhar Digital Vision (Channel 107)

The channel is yet to be added by any DTH service provider.

Competitors
News Tamil 24x7 competes with established Tamil news channels such as:


 * Polimer News
 * Puthiya Thalaimurai TV
 * News7 Tamil
 * Jaya Plus
 * Raj News

Citizen Journalism
News Tamil 24x7 also promotes citizen journalism by encouraging viewers to participate in the creation of news and report events truthfully and quickly. Messages, videos, and photos sent by users are used after verifying their authenticity. This initiative connects the audience not only with the media but also with news editors and journalists. The channel has over a thousand journalists from all corners of the country providing news 24 hours a day.

Incident at Pub
In June 2024, the Greater Chennai City Police registered a case against a reporter from News Tamil 24x7    and others for allegedly creating a ruckus and harassing women at a pub in Nandanam. The incident occurred at Big Bull Lounge, where individuals who were denied entry after hours caused a disturbance. Reporter Sudharsan and others reportedly used abusive, denigrating, and obscene remarks against women present at the pub, which were later broadcast on various channels.

Following four complaints from three women and a man, the Saidapet police registered a case under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act. The case is currently under investigation.

Coverage of Mansoor Ali Khan Incident
In November 2023, News Tamil 24x7 was criticized for its coverage of actor Mansoor Ali Khan's controversial comments during a press interaction for the movie "Leo." Khan made misogynistic remarks about not having "bedroom scenes" with actress Trisha and boasted about his experience with rape scenes in films. The comments were widely condemned, leading to backlash from various quarters, including actress Trisha and director Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Despite the controversy, some Tamil news channels, including News Tamil 24x7, were criticized for their sensationalist coverage. On November 20, 2023, the channel, along with Thanthi TV and Polimer News, aired footage of women at a Chennai pub, chasing them with cameras and condemning them for being "half-dressed" and "drunk." This incident highlighted ongoing issues of misogyny and sensationalism in Tamil media.

The Chennai police later registered an FIR against a News Tamil 24x7 journalist and five others following complaints about the harassment and shaming of women at the pub. This incident further emphasized the problematic aspects of media coverage in the region.